Nfl Tiebreakers Playoff

The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners. The injustice of the NFL’s ...

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Our guide to the NFL playoffs: Reasons for hope -- and concern -- for all 14 teams

The NFL playoff field is set, and an exciting wild-card slate lies ahead. Here's everything to know about the 14 teams vying to win Super Bowl LIX.

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NFL playoffs: Ranking all 14 teams to make the postseason, from juggernaut Lions to slumping Steelers

How do the contenders stack up going into Wild Card Weekend?

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NFL playoff narratives for all 14 postseason teams: Sam Darnold not playoff tested? Lions too banged up?

A narrative surrounding each playoff team

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2025 NFL playoff schedule: Ranking Wild Card Weekend games; Commanders-Buccaneers matchup is underrated

Ranking all the games that come with the first weekend of the NFL playoffs

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2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings

Here's an up-to-date look at the 2025 NFL playoff schedule

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2025 NFL playoff picture, standings: Lions take NFC's top seed, Broncos get final AFC spot, Bucs win NFC South

A look at the playoff standings with one more game in the regular season to go

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2025 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times of games as NFL playoff picture begins with Wild Card Weekend

Here's the full slate of games for the 2025 NFL playoffs with the Wild Card Weekend schedule now set

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Dolphins owner states confidence in GM Chris Grier after Mike McDaniel misses NFL playoffs for first time

Grier has overseen Miami's front office since 2016

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The NFL’s bogus playoff seeding system penalizes the more deserving

The 14-3 Vikings and 12-5 Commanders will open the playoffs on the road because the NFL insists on giving a home game to even the most middling of division winners

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Updated NFL playoff picture: Live tracking Vikings vs. Lions for the NFC's No. 1 seed

We are following the 2024 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

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Week 18 live scores: Broncos in driver's seat for last playoff spot

Denver has been in control for the entire game as Kansas City rests its starters before the playoffs. A win clinches a berth, eliminating Miami and Cincinnati.

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NFL coaching carousel: Ranking 15 NFL head-coaching candidates for 2025 cycle leading into 'Black Monday'

Here's a look at the top names to monitor

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Bucs rally to win NFC South, make playoffs in Week 18

It wasn't pretty, but Tampa Bay managed to squeak by the Saints and capture the division crown for the fourth year in a row.

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College football bowl games, expanded playoff dates and times

With the expanded playoff, the 2024-25 bowl schedule is bigger and better than ever.

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Week 18 NFL playoff picture: Ranking games with most important playoff implications after Vikings-Lions

Ranking the Week 18 games that matter in terms of importance

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Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

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NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 18

Most of the playoff field has been set, but two playoff teams remain to be decided and the No. 1 seed in the NFC will go down to the final game of the season.

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2025 NFL playoff picture: How Bengals or Dolphins can still steal AFC's final postseason spot from Broncos

There's only one playoff spot up for grabs in the AFC

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Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

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NFL scores, live updates: Ravens lock up division title, Bengals keep playoff hopes alive in AFC North doubleheader

The four teams of the AFC North came together for a Saturday doubleheader in Week 18. The result was a division title for the Baltimore Ravens and another day of hope for the Cincinnati Bengals

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Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

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How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and Notre Dame advanced in the quarterfinals after beating higher-seeded teams.

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Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa says he'll play if Miami reaches NFL playoffs

Miami needs to win to keep its playoff hopes alive

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Lions star wants NFL to modify this one part of the playoff format: 'The rule should be changed'

The Lions-Vikings loser will be the first 14-win wild-card team in NFL history

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Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

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Union hires Carnell seeking MLS playoffs return

The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team's history on Thursday.

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NFL playoff race: Vikings and Lions vie for inside track to Super Bowl LIX

Two titans battle for the NFC North crown, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and a first-round bye in Sunday night’s regular-season finale. Minnesota Vikings (14-2) v Detroit Lions ...

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College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion

With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets

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Rodgers accepts Sunday could be final NFL game

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Wednesday that the thought is on his mind that the Jets' season finale against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on Sunday could be his final NFL game.

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Dillon Gabriel NFL Draft 2025: Scouting report, prospect outlook, NFL team fits and more for Oregon QB

How does the two-time national champion stack up as an NFL Draft prospect?

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Ohio State vs. Oregon odds, line: 2025 College Football Playoff picks, Rose Bowl prediction by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Wednesday's Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Playoff Rose Bowl matchup 10,000 times

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Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.

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Quinn Ewers NFL Draft 2025: Full scouting report, prospect ranking, pro comparison, NFL landing spots and more

Everything you need to know about Texas QB and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Quinn Ewers

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2025 College Football Playoff odds, prediction: Texas vs. Arizona State picks from expert on 25-12 roll

Josh Nagel, who's on a 25-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State in Wednesday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Peach Bowl

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